active duty
noun
: employment as a full-time member of the military
After two years of active duty she entered the reserves.
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Roger was a was assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron and entered active duty on Nov. 19, 2019.
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Tom McLaughlin, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Tickets are $125 for the public, $75 for active duty, and there is also an option to sponsor an active-duty player for $75.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
Fortson was assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron and started his active duty service on Nov. 19, 2019.
—CBS News, 7 May 2024
The governor can also order that the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff on the death of a notable present or former government official or member of the Armed Forces who dies while on active duty.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024
His medals include the Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan, which is awarded to those who served in active duty in Afghanistan, the Queen's Golden Jubilee medal, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Quiñones is also a commander in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve who spent five years on active duty, according to a 2021 interview that appeared in a PG&E publication.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Proctor, through a lawyer, and the state police have each denied these allegations, and Proctor has remained on active duty.
—Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 17 Apr. 2024
Helen eventually left active duty and became his full-time caregiver.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024
Tom McLaughlin, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Tickets are $125 for the public, $75 for active duty, and there is also an option to sponsor an active-duty player for $75.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
Fortson was assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron and started his active duty service on Nov. 19, 2019.
—CBS News, 7 May 2024
The governor can also order that the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff on the death of a notable present or former government official or member of the Armed Forces who dies while on active duty.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024
His medals include the Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan, which is awarded to those who served in active duty in Afghanistan, the Queen's Golden Jubilee medal, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Quiñones is also a commander in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve who spent five years on active duty, according to a 2021 interview that appeared in a PG&E publication.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Proctor, through a lawyer, and the state police have each denied these allegations, and Proctor has remained on active duty.
—Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 17 Apr. 2024
Helen eventually left active duty and became his full-time caregiver.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Active duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/active%20duty. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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